The Canterton, Preston Candover

A substantial six bedroom family home located in the heart of the popular village of Preston Candover, 5 miles to the north of Alresford and only 8 miles from Basingstoke train station. The Canterton dates back to the mid 17th century and has undergone extensive refurbishment by the current owners to create a stylish and characterful period home.  The property is conveniently set in the centre of the village and is surrounded by beautiful countryside and local amenities, including village shop, on your doorstep. With over 4,100 square feet of internal space, there is plenty of flexible accommodation, including six bedrooms and four/five reception rooms. The house is enclosed by an attractive lawned garden, surrounded by hedging and mature trees, allowing for a good amount of privacy.  

The property is accessed via a convenient porch that leads into the entrance hall. From here there is a versatile family room/bedroom six to your left, with the beautifully presented sitting room, complete with log burner and exposed oak beams to your right. The sitting room leads through to a very cosy snug, also with a log burner and the perfect space to put your feet up and read a book in front of the fire. From the snug there is a doorway taking you into the stylish dining room and on to the spacious kitchen/breakfast room. The charming kitchen is the hub of the house and has been finished in a traditional farmhouse style with a variety of storage units, wooden work tops and a central island/breakfast bar. There is a great flow to this house and from the kitchen there is a door leading out to the rear garden and another door taking you back into the snug. The snug brings you back into the hallway where you'll find a study, downstairs shower room and also the large and versatile laundry room that doubles as a further snug or playroom, depending on your needs. 

The first floor is accessed via a staircase leading up from the snug with a variety of versatile bedrooms.  There are five double bedrooms, three of which have ensuite bath/shower rooms, with the two larger bedrooms also benefitting from having their own dressing room. 

Outside the property continues to impress.  There is a private gravel driveway with ample space to park multiple cars.  From the driveway you can access the circa 600sq.ft home office and there's also a gate leading into the enclosed rear garden.  The rear garden backs on to paddocks and is surprisingly spacious.  There is a well kept lawned area with plenty of room for children to play, a large patio with space for garden furniture and table and chairs.  There is also a purpose built timber framed kitchen and bar, perfect for hosting garden parties and al fresco dining.  

SERVICES: Mains electricity and water connected. Oil-fired boiler. Private drainage.

LOCAL AUTHORITY INFORMATION: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Council Tax Band: F